U.S. Air Force ‘Game Of Drones’ Invites Industry To Spar In War Games
The U.S. Air Force has launched an initiative called 'Game of Drones' to allow private companies to test their drone technologies in military war games. This program aims to foster collaboration between the military and industry, helping vendors improve their technologies and prepare for potential contracts. Unlike previous competitions, this initiative focuses on experimentation rather than immediate sales.
- ▪Private companies can now participate in drone war games hosted by the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base.
- ▪The 'Game of Drones' initiative is designed to help vendors improve their drone technologies and integrate with military needs.
- ▪The program encourages a safe environment for experimentation with drone technology and counter-UAS systems.
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BusinessAerospace & DefenseU.S. Air Force ‘Game Of Drones’ Invites Industry To Spar In War GamesByZita Ballinger Fletcher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zita Ballinger Fletcher is a defense technology reporterFollow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 07:43pm EDTMay 17, 2026, 07:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A U.S. soldier playing the role of an adversary pilots an ADM4 surveillance drone in a war game in Germany in April 2026. The U.S. Air Force's Game of Drones initiative allows private industry to test their technology in war games with military experts at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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